Athens County Trustee Deed Form
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Athens County Trustee Deed Form
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Athens County Trustee Deed Guide
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Athens County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Athens County Recorder
Athens, Ohio 45701
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (740) 592-3228
Recording Tips for Athens County:
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
Cities and Jurisdictions in Athens County
Properties in any of these areas use Athens County forms:
- Albany
- Amesville
- Athens
- Buchtel
- Carbondale
- Chauncey
- Coolville
- Glouster
- Guysville
- Hockingport
- Jacksonville
- Millfield
- Nelsonville
- New Marshfield
- Shade
- Sharpsburg
- Stewart
- The Plains
- Trimble
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Athens County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Athens County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Athens County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Athens County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Athens County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Athens County?
Recording fees in Athens County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (740) 592-3228 for current fees.
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Ohio Trustee's Deed
Ohio Revised Code Section 5302.09 outlines the general form of a deed for use by individuals serving as fiduciaries, including trustees. A fiduciary is a person who is appointed to manage someone else's assets, often for the benefit of a third party.
Trustee's deeds are used in trust administration to convey real property out of a trust. A settlor creates a trust, typically for estate planning purposes, and funds it with assets that can include both real and personal property. The trustee controls the trust's assets for the settlor, according to the terms of the trust document. If the settlor directs the trustee to transfer real property out of the trust, the trustee executes a trustee's deed; the settlor is not involved in the conveyance. This is useful because leaving the settlor's name off the transfer it maintains his/her privacy.
In Ohio, the basic trustee's deed is similar to a quitclaim deed, in that it offers no warranty of title. Depending on the situation, the trustee might add guarantees to bring the deed in line with special warranty or warranty deeds.
The trustee's deed must fulfill all requirements for instruments affecting real property in the State of Ohio (legal description, Parcel ID, prior instrument reference, etc.). In addition, it names the trustee as the grantor and provides basic information about the trust under which the trustee is acting. A memorandum of trust (O.R.C. 5301.255) is sometimes included to verify the trust's existence and the trustee's authority to act on behalf of the trust. As with other instruments, the deed requires a signature and acknowledgment in the presence of a notary. It is recorded in the county where the property is situated.
Trust law can quickly become complicated, and each situation is unique. Contact a lawyer with any specific questions and for guidance on trust law.
(Ohio Trustee Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Athens County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Trustee Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Athens County.
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